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13 day(s)
Regular
1-40 people
easy
If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. The best tour in Turkey, enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul, battlefields of Gallipoli, the Trojan Horse of Troy, Pergamon offers one of the Seven Churches of St John from the Bible before reaching the ancient city of Ephesus, the white calcium hot pools of Pamukkale, beautiful views of the Mediterranean coast in Antalya, Konya Mevlana before seeing the underground cities of Cappadoccia. Continuing our adventure, we'll journey to Hattusa, an ancient Hittite capital, to uncover archaeological treasures and explore its imposing ruins. Then, immerse yourself in history at Zile Castle, where Julius Caesar once declared his famous words "Veni, vidi, vici" after a decisive victory. Finally, our tour concludes in Tokat, a city steeped in Anatolian charm and culture. Spend three days discovering Tokat's hidden gems, from its historic mosques and bustling markets to its welcoming locals and delicious cuisine. Join us on this comprehensive tour of Turkey, where every step reveals a new layer of history, culture, and natural beauty and fly back to Istanbul by domestic flight ticket.
Duration
13 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
STVP13D
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

İstanbul
17:27
İstanbul
17:27
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be warmly
welcomed and privately transferred to your hotel in the historic heart of the
city. Istanbul, straddling two continents, is a city of breathtaking contrasts:
ancient palaces, majestic mosques, bustling bazaars, and hidden streets filled
with charming cafes. After check-in at your hotel, enjoy a light dinner or
simply relax and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this unique city.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After
breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the
scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius,
the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across
from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the
architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent
interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE (From the outside). The Hagia
Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply
the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving
example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest
church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today
it is a mosque. Lunch break. After the lunch, TravelShop
Group will take you to the MARKET which
is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will
find; Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts
and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all
naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of
religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner included)
At 06:00 or 06:30 am we depart for Gallipoli in order to
visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20 minutes for relaxing
in a restaurant area. We will arrive Gallipoli around 12:00 pm. and we will
have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields.
Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu
Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had
started. Then Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine and Chunuck Bair. After the tour
we will drive you to the hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.
(Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy.
Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of
the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy tour, 3hour drive to Pergamon.
Lunch break around 13:00 pm. and after the lunch departure for tour of the
magnificent Bergama Museum. It is an impressive Museum and you may see
many important relics from Ancient Pergamon. Pergamon is a famous city for its
jewellery, stones and silver. So, on the way, we will visit a jewellery center
for 30 minutes. Arrival to Kusadasi around 18:00 pm. Dinner and Overnight in
Kusadasi.
(Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from
hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient
sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street,
famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch
break. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one
of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre and than we will do a
Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to
Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white
paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the
best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. There will be some free time to
explore around of the village. On the way, we will visit one of the famous
leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity
to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant
nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey.
Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of
the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a
lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale
(cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this
natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural
springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk
Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile
industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile
factories of Pamukkale. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
After breakfast, at 10:00 am. we depart for Antalya. The trip is going to take roughly 3 to 4 hours. Once you reach Antalya, check in to your hotel and rest of time is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After
breakfast journey start with the Antalya Old City (Kaleici) Marina tour, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken
Minaret, Hidirlik Tower: Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalya’s
modern city, also known as the Old City of Antalya. In history it was once the
sprawling modern Roman town, then the Byzantine Empire, then Seljuks, and
finally the Ottoman Turkish town. Hadrian’s Gate, also
known as the Three Gates, is one of Antalya’s most
iconic landmarks — a magnificent triumphal arch built in honor of the Roman
Emperor Hadrian. Another must-see is the city’s famous Broken
Minaret, part of the Korkut Mosque.
Originally constructed as a Roman temple in the 2nd century AD, this ancient structure
has witnessed centuries of transformation - from temple to church to mosque -
and its broken minaret stands today as a silent symbol of Antalya’s rich and
layered history.. Hidirlik Tower is
one of Antalya’s most striking landmarks, standing proudly at the point where Kaleiçi,
the city’s historic old town, meets Karaalioglu Park. Built
of warm tawny stone, the tower is believed to date back to the Hellenistic
period, originally constructed on a square base and later
transformed into a circular tower in the 2nd century AD.
Throughout its long history, it is thought to have served as either a fortification
or a lighthouse, watching over the turquoise
waters of the Mediterranean. There will be local lunch break during the
tour than move on to visitng Duden Waterfalls. All
the streams in the region flow toward the Mediterranean Sea, cascading
down the slopes of the Taurus Mountains — sometimes above ground,
sometimes through hidden underground channels. Along their journey, they create
a series of beautiful waterfalls, more than twenty in total, each
offering a refreshing glimpse of Antalya’s natural beauty. End of the transfer to hotel and rest of the day is yours. Dinner and Overnight
in Antalya.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
After
breakfast, check out from the hotel and free time till departure. Then proceed
to Antalya airport to take domestic flight to Cappadocia directly or via from
Istanbul connection (depend on the flight schedule) Upon arrival, welcome and
continue to hotel in Cappadocia. Rest of the day is yours. Dinner at hotel and Overnight in Cappadocia
Please Note: If we have a
minimum of 6 pax or more guests, we will revise this day to by road; Antalya -
Konya - Cappadocia including Mevlana Museum visit (no flights).
Please Note:
If you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for
tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take
place early the next morning.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Pick-up from your hotel around 10:00am. Start your day by
visiting the largest and tallest fairy chimney of the region - Uchisar Castle. After discovering this
lovely natural structure continue your trip by visiting an underground city
& learn about the life beneath. Next up, meeting with the lunar landscape
of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent Valley. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City,
one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground
City tour, enjoy your lunch at a local
restaurant & head towards Pasabaglari where you can witness the tallest
& most popular fairy chimneys of the region. Visit to Avanos Pottery Center where You will learn about the history of
pottery making & its connection with the region as well as learning about
the process. Visit the famous Zelve Open
Air Museum where you will see rock cut churches & learn about the
civilization that lived in the Valley. Drop back off to your hotel. Dinner at
hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Pick-up from your hotel around 10:00am. Start your day by
visiting the largest and tallest fairy chimney of the region - Uchisar Castle. After discovering this
lovely natural structure continue your trip by visiting an underground city
& learn about the life beneath. Next up, meeting with the lunar landscape
of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent Valley. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City,
one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground
City tour, enjoy your lunch at a local
restaurant & head towards Pasabaglari where you can witness the tallest
& most popular fairy chimneys of the region. Visit to Avanos Pottery Center where You will learn about the history of
pottery making & its connection with the region as well as learning about
the process. Visit the famous Zelve Open
Air Museum where you will see rock cut churches & learn about the
civilization that lived in the Valley. Drop back off to your hotel. Dinner at
hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today, we will have the opportunity to tour 900 years of history in 900 steps
in Tokat.
After the breakfast at 08:30 we will depart to Tokat City, we have a City Tour, visiting the historical places of
Tokat such as historical lodging and dwelling points, forums and religious
educational centers, Tokat Museum, Ethnography Museum, world renowned Turkish
Baths as well as Clock Tower in downtown. We will have a lunch break and after
lunch we will be visiting famous Ballica Caves that is known to have healing
powers for Asthma patients and then we will visit the Magnificent Gaz Lake,
which is intertwined with nature. Dinner and Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road
Museum Hotel
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, transfer to Tokat Airport for your domestic flight to
Istanbul. This marks the end of our wonderful journey. We hope you enjoyed your
tour and created unforgettable memories. Thank you for choosing TravelShop Turkey, and we look forward
to welcoming you again on another tour in the future. Have a pleasant journey back home.
2 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul Feronya Hotel Taksim or similar
1- night hotel accommodation in Canakkale IRIS Hotel & Spa or similar
2 nights hotel accommodation in Kusadasi Proxima Hotel or similar
1 -night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale Tripolis Hotel or similar
2 nights hotel accommodation in Antalya Afflon Loft City Hotel or similar
2 nights hotel accommodation in Cappadocia El Puente Cave Hotel or similar
2 nights hotel accommodation in Tokat City Silk Road Museum Hotel or similar
PS: If This hotel list not
available at the time of your booking then we will arrange another similar
hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be
an additional cost
Professional English - speaking tour guides
12 open buffet breakfasts
10 lunches
10 Dinners
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul airport
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non -
smoking coach
Return airport transfer
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Gallipoli Tour
Guided Troy Tour
Guided Bergama Tour
Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour
Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
Guided Antalya Old City Tour with Waterfalls
Guided Konya Tour
Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City
Guided Hattusa Tour
Guided Tokat City – Ballica Cave – Gaz Lake Tour
Hotel room taxes
City Tax
International
flights
Domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Tokat to Istanbul
Insurance:
All types
Tipping
Turkey
entry visa
Items of
a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any
others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section